Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented coding professional to join their clinical support team. This role involves interpreting health records and assigning accurate codes for outpatient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of anatomy, clinical processes, and coding systems to enhance patient care. The organization values teamwork and diversity, providing an environment that fosters collaboration and professional growth. If you are passionate about health information management and coding, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement matching contribution

Basic Life Insurance

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding is essential.
• Certification in coding (CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret health record documentation for coding.
• Assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Review data entry for outpatient clinic visits.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Clinical disease processes knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Diagnostic and procedural terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

Tools

Health record documentation systems

Patient accounting systems

Job description

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Closing Date: 04/28/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Not specified
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department: FIN | CORE Coding - Hospital Claim Edits
Department's Website: Not specified
Summary of Job Duties: This position will work remotely
This position works under supervision and reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

• Assess the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Review and perform data charge entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit.
• Organize work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.

Preferred Qualification:

• Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Two (2) years of coding experience.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, Walking
Benefits Eligible: Yes